Mid-level Environmental Planner

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Our work helps people and communities thrive by improving commutes, keeping lights on, providing clean water, and transforming skylines. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

Our Environmental Planning and Permitting team in northern California is looking for an experienced Mid‑Level Environmental Planner (Environmental Planner III). This hybrid position can be based out of our Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, or Sacramento offices. The successful candidate will lead the completion of environmental processes, support CEQA/NEPA documentation and technical studies for transportation, energy, and development projects, and contribute to business development activities.

• Support and assist with leading environmental planning work, including the development of environmental documents and studies in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other state and federal regulations.
• Analyze and describe environmental impacts of project activities for environmental documents that support CEQA and/or NEPA review.
• Coordinate project tasks among technical staff, subcontractors, and clients.
• Assist with financial and schedule management and reporting on ongoing tasks and projects.
• Assist with quality reviews of colleague and sub‑consultant deliverables.
• Support the development of work scopes, staffing and cost estimates for tasks under existing and new contracts.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning or a related field.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience focusing on CEQA/NEPA environmental planning, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience in environmental planning.
• Ability to work independently on technical report writing related to CEQA/NEPA compliance as well as other regulatory permitting documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with teams of staff, sub‑consultants, and clients.
• Experience in environmental studies, CEQA/NEPA documentation, and agency consultations for infrastructure projects.
• Experience and/or interest in supporting business development efforts for new projects.

Additional Information:
Salary range $85,000 to $115,000, based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

About AECOM: AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement options. We are a Fortune 500 firm committed to delivering a better world through sustainable and resilient solutions.

What makes AECOM a great place to work:
We champion growth and career ambitions, offering training, development programs, and resources to make a real impact on local and global projects.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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